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From Our Interim Principal
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank those who have made my return to Westlake so pleasant. I am truly impressed with the LBMS staff...the degree to which staff provide leadership and support to students and one another is very impressive. I'll be filling-in for Mrs. Musselman until mid-January; she's a tough act to follow!
As a staff we are working on our Positive Behavior Intervention Program (PBIS) so as to recognize and reward students who are working hard & behaving well...students who set a good example. We are adding a student leadership component to this initiative, as each team will identify four representatives to assist staff in planning and implementing PBIS activities.
Here are some weekly reminders for all families of LBMS (most are repeats from last week):
- Parent-Teacher Conferences: Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for November 16 (4pm-7:00pm), November 20 (5pm-8pm) and November 21 (No School this day K-8). Teams, if they haven't already, will be reaching out to you this week to get signed up for conference times! Please know that we are excited to have you in the building and if there is anything you need, feel free to stop in the office with questions.
- Thanksgiving Break - Students will attend school on Monday, November 20...but not on Tuesday, November 21 (parent/teacher conference day). School will not be in session Wednesday, November 22 - Friday, November 24.
- Washington, D.C. Trip: Any 8th grade student who is still planning on attending Washington, D.C. may still register with Nowak Tours by going to our website link. It is our hope that all willing 8th grade students join on the curricular trip to close out their time at LBMS. Payments can be made day or night, in full or in part, at the Nowak Tours website, even if you did not make a payment by the 10th. Please register your student ASAP if they plan to attend. Our website contains all of the information you need for all things DC!
- Westlake High School 8th Grade Open House: WHS will host an open house for all 8th grade students quickly after our return from Thanksgiving break. This will take place on Thursday, November 30 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. All parents will meet in the WHS rotunda at 6:00 and will be paired with current WHS students who will escort them around the building to learn about the high school.
- Academic Study Tables: Starting this Wednesday, each team will select two students per week who are in need of a little more time to complete assignments. It is not a punishment, but instead a time available to these selected students to catch up on missed work due to absences, illness, etc. These will take place on Wednesdays from 3:30pm-5:30pm. Please know that if you receive an email from your student's team, this is a very short list and hopefully he or she will take advantage of the time, if selected!
Please don't hesitate to contact an administrator, counselor, teacher, or front office personnel at any time if there is anything we can do for you. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving break!
Mark Bregar
Interim Principal
bregarm@wlake.org
440.250.1330
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Staff Conference Meals - Volunteers Needed
The LBMS PTA will be providing meals to the staff during conferences.
The staff will be provide breakfast on
Tuesday, November 21st
. If you would like to donate to the breakfast,
please click here
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Thank you in advance for your help in making these great events for the staff. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Schultz at 216-952-2372.
Sincerely,
Michelle Schultz and Molly Jones
Hospitality Chairs
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8th Grade Open House at Westlake High School
Save the Date!
All 8th grade students and their parents are invited to an open house
at Westlake High School on Thursday 11/30 6:00-8:00 p.m. Information about opportunities at WHS and tours led by National Honor Society members will be available to all families. Faculty and administration will be present to answer any questions.
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Reflections "Within Reach" Deadline Extended
We have extended the deadline for entries for this year's Reflections program to Monday November 27th. Entries are accepted in the following categories: Visual Arts (including sculpture this year), Photography, Literature, Film Production, Dance Choreography and Musical Composition. For more information, please contact Maureen Spring (
mojuchem@yahoo.com) or Julie Meno (
julie_meno@yahoo.com) Please turn in your entries to your school's office by Monday November 27th so they can be included in the Reflections Art Show at Westlake Porter Public Library on Thursday November 30th from 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm. All are welcome to the art show!
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Westlake Ski & Snowboard Club Subway Orders
It is finally available! For those members interested in purchasing the Subway meal package for the Ski & Snowboard Club, please click here. If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Kim at
216.548.0948
or via email at
jessicastraka@aol.com
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Winter Athlete Families: WDAB Notes
CONCESSION SIGN UP: Funds realized through the sale of concessions at home sporting events will go to fund ALL sports at WHS and LBMS. We are asking that ALL Winter 2017-2018 athlete families work at least two, 2 hour shifts, at any of the games listed
on this calendar. Your help is the cornerstone to the success of our efforts and we truly appreciate your willingness to help! Go Demons!!
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Westlake Music Boosters Needs You!
We invite you to join Westlake Music Boosters and get involved and be a part of all the fun! We support all Pre-K through 12 music programs and teachers in our district.
Our next meeting is
Wednesday, January 10th at 7pm in the WHS Library.
12/5 - 5th & 6th grade choral
12/6 - 8th grade
12/7 - WHS Strings
12/11 - WHS Choral
12/12 - 6th grade
12/13 - 7th grade
12/14 - WHS Bands
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Westlake Demons Athletic Boosters
Kids are welcome to attend at a discounted price of $15 for grades K-12.
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Westlake Council of PTAs
News
Westlake Council of PTAs' fundraisers make it possible for us to
provide programming
for students and parents on current topics of interest. Here is information on our fall fundraisers:
Wreaths & Seasonal Decoration Sale
The Westlake Council of PTAs is happy to partner with Dean's Greenhouse to offer you a wonderful selection of seasonal greenery and decorations. Upon checkout, just let the cashier know that you are with WCPTAs and 25% of your purchase will come back to the PTA to assist with providing great programming for our students, parents, and our community.
Jewelry by Crystal Moon Designs: Now - December 1
Purchase unique silver bracelets and necklaces with Westlake charms (map; "W"; or the Westlake Demon mascot).
Details can be found here
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Thank you for your continued support! Please contact our Council Fundraising chair, Jessica Kim (jessicastraka@aol.com or 216.548.0948 ), with questions.
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Support LBMS PTA with these easy Rewards Programs!
Box Tops for Education
Heinen's Teaming Up For Education Giant Eagle "Apples for the Students" Program
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Flyer Connection
TEA TIME event hosted by the Westlake Historical Society, January 20, 2018 from 2-4p.
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Important Dates:
Nov 30 - 8th Grade Open House @WHS
Nov 30 - Reflections Art Show, Porter Library - 3:30-7p
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NEWSLETTER SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Send submissions to jljlj.jolliffe@gmail.com; preferred format is in the body of an email or a Microsoft Word document.
- Strict deadline is 5p each Thursday, prior to Monday publication
- Limit text to @150 words; include hyperlinks or pdf attachments that can be uploaded for interested readers to obtain more information
- Items should be copy and paste ready; i.e. do not send a note saying "please add information about..."
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